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Best Places to Live in Tampa

(Top Neighborhoods)

Top 10 Best Places to Live in Tampa

Here's a look at our best places to live in Tampa, FL (including the best neighborhoods). Tampa welcomes new residents from all over Florida and throughout the United States, due to our friendly residents, fantastic real estate, and wonderful quality of life. Whether you're ready to buy a new home in Tampa itself, are looking for real estate in the Tampa Bay area, or are just considering the possibility of a move, it's never too soon to explore the best areas to live in Tampa and start dreaming of living here!

It's no secret that Tampa is a fantastic place to live, but how do you know where in Tampa to look for a home? From condos with resort-style amenities to private suburban communities and everything in between, Tampa truly does offer something for everyone. We've compiled a list of ten of our favorite neighborhoods in Tampa and shared our reasons below. Not sure if these areas are right for you? No problem! Our experienced Tampa real estate agents will help you find exactly what you're looking for in or near Tampa!

List of the Best Tampa Neighborhoods

Here are a few of our favorite Tampa, Florida neighborhoods:

1.    Hyde Park

2.    Palma Ceia

3.    Davis Islands

4.    Beach Park

5.    Uptown Tampa

6.    Channel District

7.    Harbour Island

8.    Cory Lake Isles

9.    Sunset Park

10.Riverside Heights

 

If you're looking for Tampa luxury homes for sale, here are the richest neighborhoods in Tampa.

Factors to consider when determining where you want to live are important - first and foremost, what is your budget? Knowing how much you can afford is a great place to start. Beyond pricing, it is also important to consider factors such as commute, schools, and even the type of neighborhood you want to live in. Do you prefer privacy over the amenities of a luxury home in the heart of downtown Tampa? Would you rather have shopping and dining in walking distance, or something more suburban with a large yard? All of these factors combine to help determine your ideal home and the location of that home.

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Hyde Park

One of the area's favorites, and most affluent neighborhoods is in South Tampa. Hyde Park is known for having upscale restaurants and boutiques, seasonal markets, and SoHo, a trendy entertainment district. From the walkable village to a thriving nightlife, Hyde Park is the perfect mix of upscale and eclectic.

SoHo offers nightlife and dining that attracts a hip weekend crowd, giving this suburban community an urban feel, while Hyde Park's highly rated schools, low crime rates, and a median household income of over $160,000 entice families and young professionals. The world's longest stretch of uninterrupted sidewalk, the 4.5-mile stretch of pavement along Bayshore Boulevard contrasts the area's popular nightlife scene nicely as outdoor enthusiasts of all ages enjoy walks, bike rides, and more during the daytime.

Hyde Park Real Estate

From sprawling mansions to charming upscale homes to luxury condos, Hyde Park is one of Tampa's most impressive neighborhoods.

Palma Ceia

Another desirable and exclusive upscale neighborhood in Tampa, Palma Ceia offers beautiful scenery, low crime rates, and top schools. In fact, Palma Ceia is home to Plant High, one of the highest-rated schools in the Tampa Bay area. This trendy neighborhood also boasts fantastic dining options, wineries, and the popular Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club.

Palma Ceia Real Estate

One of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Tampa, Palma Ceia is known for beautiful homes with surprisingly large yards. The median home price is over $700,000, but there are homes at a variety of price points in Palma Ceia.

Check out more places to live in South Tampa and see the top reason we recommend living in South Tampa.

Davis Islands

Man-made in the 1920s, the Davis Islands make up a smaller community of nearly 3,000 homes, many of which are waterfront. Residents love the tight-knit community and walkability of the neighborhood, which prides itself on not having any traffic lights. Miles of paved paths stretch throughout the village, providing easy cycling or walking access to the beach, green space, and the neighborhood's lovely dog park.

Davis Islands Real Estate

Living in such an idyllic neighborhood does not come cheap, the average home on the Davis Islands is valued at around $800,000.

Beach Park

Consistently rated one of Florida's best places to live, Beach Park is a quiet, affluent neighborhood, especially popular with those who want the peace and quiet of the suburbs but the convenience of the city. The Beach Park Tampa neighborhood boasts top schools, low crime, and a fantastic place for families and Tampa retirees alike to call home.

Beach Park Real Estate

As with most waterfront neighborhoods, real estate in Beach Park tends to be expensive. With a median home value of over $600,000, Beach Park is one of Tampa's most expensive neighborhoods. This is not a surprise, however, as Beach Park is consistently ranked one of the best places to live, own a home, and raise a family in Tampa.

Uptown Tampa

Formerly known as Hillsborough County's University Area, Uptown is a fantastic place to call home. Uptown offers a fun, dense urban environment, and all of the great benefits that accompany being near a university, including shopping, dining, and entertainment. Uptown is in the process of a major update, with over $1 billion invested in both private and public upgrades, updates, and improvements.

Uptown Tampa Real Estate

Considered an up-and-coming district, Uptown has a promising future for investors and homeowners alike. Uptown's proximity to the University of South Florida ensures great opportunities for equity growth. This potential, combined with affordable housing, low crime, and above-average schools makes Uptown a favorite for many property buyers in the downtown Tampa area.

Channel District

The Channel District, also known as Channel side, is a former warehouse district located just east of downtown and is popular due to its convenient location for commuters, eclectic lifestyle offerings, and fantastic restaurants.

Channel District Real Estate

An eclectic mix of luxury apartments, condos, and converted lofts, the Channel District offers a variety of options for renters and homeowners alike.

Harbour Island

Located between the Channel District and downtown, Harbour Island is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the downtown Tampa area. The island is home to a variety of restaurants and shops, as well as being within walking distance of the famous Amalie Arena, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team, and host to a variety of concerts and other entertainment events.

Harbour Island Real Estate

With large mansions lining the waterfront and upscale homes and townhomes filling in the middle of the island, Harbour Island is truly the downtown area's hidden gem. Harbour Island is one of the more affordable island neighborhoods in the area, with the average home price coming in below $700,000.

Cory Lake Isles

This gated community boasts a waterfront beach club with an abundance of outdoor activities and recreation within its walls. Nature lovers are attracted to the abundance of outdoor activities and natural beauty in Cory Lake Isles, including a variety of parks and hiking trails within walking distance. Residents agree that the abundance of nature and quiet makes up for the extra time added to the downtown commute, and they love the family-friendly, welcoming community.

Residents love the resort-style amenities that this master-planned community offers, including water sports, nature preserves, community events, and more. The great schools, safety ratings, and 24-hour security guards complete this idyllic neighborhood.

Cory Lake Isles Real Estate

With water and nature preserve views and access from every home, it's no surprise that the median home price is over $800,000. Cory Lake Isles is one of Tampa's most desirable neighborhoods for those seeking safety, convenience, and community.

Sunset Park

Known as one of the safest, and wealthiest neighborhoods in Tampa, it's no secret why Sunset Park is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Tampa. Less than 15 minutes from downtown Tampa, Sunset Park's quiet suburban neighborhood feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Sunset Park Real Estate

With a median home price of over a million dollars, Sunset Park is one of the most expensive neighborhoods on our list; but if you're looking for a safe, family-friendly neighborhood on the water, Sunset Park is the place to be.

Riverside Heights

Small and charming, Riverside Heights is a fantastic Tampa neighborhood for retirees, young families, and professionals alike. The neighborhood is quiet but welcoming, and aside from the three community parks, Riverside Heights is primarily comprised of residential homes.

Riverside Heights Real Estate

With a median price of just over $400,000, Riverside Heights is an affordable Tampa neighborhood.

Moving to Tampa, Florida

Deciding to move to Tampa is the easy part. The hard part is deciding which of Tampa's amazing neighborhoods to call home! Regardless of the neighborhood you choose, we are sure that you'll love it here. With our amazing weather, welcoming community, beautiful scenery, and proximity to Florida's most amazing beaches, it's no surprise that Tampa continues to be on “Best Places to Live” and the 'Best Places to Retire' lists, both in Florida and throughout the country!

Are you interested in moving to Tampa? Contact us today to discuss how we can help you find the home of your dreams in the perfect neighborhood for you!

 

 

Set Your Kitchen Apart With These Features

It’s no secret that the kitchen ranks highly among luxury homeowners. Often described as the heart of the home, this is where families gather together and make memories, which is why you want a cooking area that’s a cut above the rest.

Here are a few key features that’ll enhance your kitchen, as well as impress potential buyers if you later decide to sell your house:

Two Ovens
In luxury kitchens, two ovens are fast becoming the norm. They provide you with flexibility and functionality, especially when making a multi-course meal for large groups. When you’re baking fish in one oven and cake for dessert in the other, you’ll be sure to appreciate having a well-equipped cooking space.

Pot Filler
For those who don’t particularly enjoy lugging a pot full of water from the sink to the stove top, a pot filler is the ultimate convenience. Serious chefs love having a faucet mounted right above the stove because it lets you skip the heavy lifting and get right down to cooking.

Professional-Grade Range
Whether you’re making family breakfast or hosting dinner parties, a professional-grade range is a kitchen essential. Having six to eight burners is sure to come in handy when you’re whipping up elaborate meals, and the aesthetic of a commercial-style cooktop will let everyone know you’re not messing around in the kitchen.

Dishwasher Drawers
Rather than having one large dishwasher, two dishwasher drawers give you the ability to clean smaller loads without sacrificing space. When you only have a few dishes to clean, running a single drawer is an efficient way to save water and energy–plus, you won’t have to bend over and strain your back when loading it!

Smart Appliances
Of course, technology in the kitchen is becoming increasingly desired. Millennial buyers, in particular, value having appliances they can control through their smartphones or by giving voice commands to a virtual assistant. Smart ovens, touchless faucets, and refrigerators that notify you when ingredients are about to go bad are the new normal in luxury kitchens.

 

5 Ways to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

Feeling connected to nature has myriad physical and mental health benefits, from improved air quality to reduced stress levels. In our busy lives, however, it can be a bit challenging to cut down the screen time and immerse ourselves in the natural world. If you’re looking to feel more in touch with the great outdoors, here are five ways you can bring it into your home and improve your living space.

Potted Plants and Trees
There’s really no such thing as having too many plants in the house. Studies have suggested that they can boost your immune system, decrease blood pressure and even improve your sleep cycle. Plus, they just look nice around the home.

Natural Materials
Using an abundance of organic materials, such as wood and stone, throughout the house can allow it to feel at one with the outside world. There are plenty of other ways to introduce earthy textures when decorating, like a Jute rug made from natural fibers or bamboo furniture.

Oversized Windows and Doors
Floor-to-ceiling windows and large glass doors are an excellent way to capture the sensation of having nature in your home. There’s a calming effect that comes about when natural light floods your living room, and you can enjoy a view that showcases your surroundings.

Outdoor-Inspired Decor
So you don’t have a wide-open view of rolling hills and towering trees? Try decorating your home with a nature-inspired motif, like floral-patterned upholstery or wallpaper depicting a landscape. Surrounding yourself with scenes and colors from the outdoors can be the next best thing when you’re feeling stuck inside.

Natural Aromas
Filling your home with the fresh scents of the outdoors is a surefire way to feel more connected to Mother Nature. That can mean keeping flowers around the house or using essential oils that are relaxing and have a positive impact on your mood, like lemongrass, eucalyptus or lavender.

5 Features That Millennials Look for in a Home.

 

As millennials continue to have an ever-increasing impact on the luxury property market, it’s important to consider how this can affect your home’s value. Over the past few years, millennials have established that their tastes and preferences significantly differ from those of their parents. If you’re hoping that your house will appeal to this new group of luxury homebuyers, here are five features that millennials look for in real estate.

 

Privacy
With the rise of technology and the amount of personal information that gets put into the public sphere, millennials have placed a premium on their privacy. They want to be able to enjoy their living space without having to worry about prying eyes, whether that means being in a gated community, living in a building with a doorman and security, or simply having a backyard that’s enveloped by trees and vegetation.

 

Eco-friendly
Millennials are more mindful of their carbon footprint than past generations, and for good reason. Because of this, they have demonstrated a willingness to pay extra for energy-efficient appliances that have a lower impact on the environment. By investing in sustainability, you’re increasing the value of your home.

 

Smart Tech
Being able to control your thermostat or make sure you remembered to lock the door using your mobile phone are luxuries that emerged as this group came of age in the real estate market. Millennials see smart home technology to save time while also delivering extra peace of mind.

 

Proximity to Nature
Whether they’re in the city or the suburbs, having access to nature is essential for today’s young and affluent demographic. Younger consumers today are more active and health-conscious than ever before, meaning that communities with walking, hiking and biking trails will speak to millennials. Additionally, lush outdoor living areas where they can unplug from technology have major appeal.

 

Home Office
Millennials are a generation of entrepreneurs and remote workers. Because of this, they’re more likely to work from home. Having an office or designated workspace is conducive to their lifestyle, which mixes work and play more freely than past generations.

 

Top Tips for Buying a Home

Buying a home is an important life decision. Make sure you consider these important tips before you buy: 1. Look at your finances and decide how much you can afford.2. Make sure to physical inspect the home and property for potential fixes and hazards.3. Tour the neighborhood at different hours to get a feel for the local atmosphere.4. If you have children now or might in the future, check out the local schools.5. Check the location of the nearest shopping, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and other stores you already frequent.

WELCOME TO AQUA

 

WELCOME TO AQUA

AQUA presents a rare opportunity to celebrate life amidst the casual elegance & camaraderie of Tampa Bay’s premier yacht club community.

 

The final real estate site within the gated Westshore Yacht Club community will be developed into luxury residential towers. AQUA will face entirely west towards the bay & feature magnificent sunset water views with spacious layouts. 

 

Tampa Bay. Be the first to know about AQUA at Westshore Yacht Club & please let me know if I can answer any questions, you may have or assist with your real estate needs.

 

EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED

 

The developer of AQUA is Westshore Group LLC, led by industry veteran Eddie Avila with a 40-year track record. Avila began his career as VP of Cheezem Development and has developed homes throughout Miami/Brickell, St. Petersburg & Clearwater.

 

The Architect is Bob Hall of CGHJ, the same team who designed the Virage on Bayshore Boulevard, which sold-out pre-construction at some of the highest price points in Tampa at the time, and Altura Bayshore, which is currently under vertical construction.

 

The Interior Design team is IDDI, an international company whose clients include globally recognized luxury brands like Neiman Marcus & Marriott International. The landscape architect is Booth Design Group (BDG), a local firm responsible for the St. Petersburg Pier & some of the finest planned communities in Tampa Bay.

RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES

• Rooftop Infinity Edge Pool
• Golf Simulator
• Private Owners Lounge
• Spa
• Steam Rooms
• Fitness Center
• Screening Room
• Children's Playroom
• Private Dining Room for Catered Events
• Resident's Sports Bar & Billiard Area
• Guest Suites
• 3rd-floor Pool
• Valet Parking
• Co-workspace Business Center

 

WESTSHORE YACHT CLUB LIVING

Westshore Yacht Club is a premier location with residents loving the serenity & security in this waterfront boating community. The pristine neighborhood offers a gated, private, & secure living opportunity with manicured landscaping & sophisticated style.

Custom Home Designs

 

Custom Home Designs

If you’re considering a custom home design, it’s first important to understand the different ways you, the buyer, can build a home.

Common New Build Terms

There’s a lot of jargon getting around, and you may have come across the terms spec home, standard plan and custom or semi-custom home. There’s a lot of talk about the difference between these three approaches, and which one is best. At the end of the day, the avenue you choose will be based on your desired level of involvement with the design/build, budget and timeframe.

 

Spec home

A home design prechosen for a particular lot with limited or no customization or input on the buyer end. Spec homes can come as a House and Land Package or often as a completed product ready to move into.

Standard plan

A home design chosen from a collection of G.J. Gardner plans. It is a ‘tried and tested’ home design that is intended to be a robust, proven product. You may be allowed limited personalization. choosing fixtures, fittings and colors. You will have little if any involvement in the design.

 

Custom or semi-custom home

If you want to customize a standard plan, for example adding additional rooms, this would be called a custom or semi-custom home. It all depends on how involved you get. The term ‘custom home’ can also be used to describe a home designed and built from scratch.

What does ‘custom home design’ really mean?

Whether it’s a custom, semi-custom or fully custom design you and your builder or new home consultant will have significant input in the design. You will therefore spend more on consultation fees from drafts people, building designers and potentially architects.

It’s important to note that the phrase ‘custom home design’ is complex, and means different things to different people. This is because these days no one ever really starts from scratch, and for good reason. Reinventing the wheel is likely to lead to a home design that just doesn’t work, has wasted space and poor solar gain. Most architects/designers and custom home builders have a series of frameworks and patterns that they work from, based on the brief and input you provide.

There are of course boutique architects/designers that will design you a truly unique, full custom home design. But for the everyday American family, this isn’t the reality.

A better way 

our new home consultants will introduce you to the concept. This option gives you the proven functionality and practicality of an off the shelf plan, while allowing you some of the flexibility that comes with a custom home design.

Plan means choosing a home design and working with a new home consultant to tailor it to your needs (think lot size, position and shape) and tastes.

Experience and expertise Plan is the best option for most buyers, because you’re starting with a solid foundation. This is due to the amount of expertise that is required to deliver our home designs:

• Our building designers work in a team with 3D designers, collaborating in fully interactive 3D. This means that the home designs are created in extreme detail with great care given to all aspects, from your open plan entertaining area right down to the ensuite toilet roll holder!

• The designs have had hundreds of hours of professional input to maximize space, light, usability and importantly buildability.

• Many of our home designs are updated yearly based on both local and global building design trends.

Make your money work harder.

all the hard work is done, and you can spend your hard-earned dollars on choosing the ‘fun’ stuff features, fittings and finishes. You will also have a variety of facade options to choose from, such as Traditional, Urban and Hamptons.

This selection process is also likely to be easier and faster than starting a fully custom home design from scratch. That means it’s likely to be more affordable. This is because your new home consultant will help you narrow down your choices more quickly.

Get inspired.

Browsing home designs is also an opportunity for you to be inspired. Sometimes it’s difficult to put your finger on what exactly you want in a home until you see it. Our home designs have been carefully crafted to offer a range. 

of options that appeal to a variety of household sizes, locations and tastes.

Customize your new home with Me.

When you think about it, every home is customized to some degree. When you’re choosing a home design from a catalogue or list, you’re still going to find ways to make it yours even if it’s as simple as choosing the color of the walls. It’s completely up to you as to how much input you want.

Customizing a home with your local is an exciting process. There are also that will work with you on a new design ‘from scratch’, if you’re looking for something truly 100% custom.

Contact  Angel Sepulveda-Rosado 

 Asprealty321@gmail.com

321-46-3208 

Luxury Home Certification 

To help you have an overview of what the home buying process is like, here are ten steps to be aware of:

 

Step 1: Start Your Search Early

 As soon as you can, start reviewing websites and other sources that have real estate listings. Make a note of homes that you would be interested in and see how long they stay on the market. Also, note any changes in asking prices. This will give you a good sense of the housing trends in specific areas.

 

Step 2: Determine How Much House You Can Afford

 Lenders generally recommend that people look for homes that cost no more than three to five times their annual household income if the home buyers plan to make a 20% down payment and have a moderate amount of other debt. However, you should make this determination based on your own financial situation. 

 

 Step 3: Get Prequalified and Pre-approved for Credit on a Mortgage

 Before you start looking for a home, you will need to know how much you can spend. The best way to do that is to get prequalified for a mortgage. To get prequalified, you just need to provide some financial information to your mortgage lender such as your income and the amount of savings and investments you have. Your lender will review this information and tell you how much they can lend to you. This will tell you the price range of the homes you should be looking at. Later, you can get pre-approved for credit which involves providing your financial documents (W-2 statements, paycheck stubs, bank account statements, etc.) so your lender can verify your financial status and credit.

 

Step 4: Find the Right Real Estate Agent

 Real estate agents are important partners when you’re buying or selling a home. Real estate agents can provide you with helpful information on homes and neighborhoods that isn’t easily accessible to the public. Their knowledge of the home buying process, negotiating skills, and familiarity with the area you want to live in can be extremely valuable. And best of all, it doesn’t cost you anything to use an agent – they’re compensated from the commission paid by the seller of the house.

 

Step 5: Shop for your Home and Make an Offer

 Start touring homes in your price range. It might be helpful to take notes (using this helpful checklist) on all the homes you visit. You will see a lot of houses! It can be hard to remember everything about them so you might want to take pictures or video to help you remember each home.

Make sure to check out the little details of each house. For example:

• Test the plumbing by running the shower to see how strong the water pressure is and how long it takes to get hot water

• Try the electrical system by turning switches on and off

• Open and close the windows and doors to see if they work properly

It’s also important to evaluate the neighborhood and make a note of things such as: 

• Are the other homes on the block well-maintained?

• How much traffic does the street get?

• Is there enough street parking for your family and visitors?

• Is it conveniently located near places of interest to you: schools, shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and public transportation?

 Take as much time as you need to find the right home. Then work with your real estate agent to negotiate a fair offer based on the value of comparable homes in the same neighborhood. Once you and the seller have reached an agreement on the price, the house will go into escrow, which is the period of time it takes to complete all of the remaining steps in the home buying process.

 

 Step 6: Get a Home Inspection

 Typically, purchase offers are contingent on a home inspection of the property to check for signs of structural damage or things that may need fixing. Your real estate agent usually will help you arrange to have this inspection conducted within a few days of your offer being accepted by the seller. This contingency protects you by giving you a chance to renegotiate your offer or withdraw it without penalty if the inspection reveals significant material damage.

 Both you and the seller will receive a report on the home inspector’s findings. You can then decide if you want to ask the seller to fix anything on the property before closing the sale. Before the sale closes, you will have a walk-through of the house, which gives you the chance to confirm that any agreed-upon repairs have been made.

 

Step 7: Work with a Mortgage Banker to Select your Loan

 Lenders have a wide range of competitively priced loan programs and a reputation for exceptional customer service. You will have many questions when you are purchasing a home, and having one of our experienced, responsive mortgage bankers assist you can make the process much easier.

 Every home buyer has their own priorities when choosing a mortgage. Some are interested in keeping their monthly payments as low as possible. Others are interested in making sure that their monthly payments never increase. And still others pick a loan based on the knowledge they will be moving again in just a few years.

 

Step 8: Have the Home Appraised

 Lenders will arrange for an appraiser to provide an independent estimate of the value of the house you are buying. The appraiser is a member of a third-party company and is not directly associated with the lender. The appraisal will let all the parties involved know that you are paying a fair price for the home.

 

Step 9: Coordinate the Paperwork

 As you can imagine, there is a lot of paperwork involved in buying a house. Your lender will arrange for a title company to handle all of the paperwork and make sure that the seller is the rightful owner of the house you are buying.

 

Step 10: Close the Sale

 At closing, you will sign all the paperwork required to complete the purchase, including your loan documents. It typically takes a couple of days for your loan to be funded after the paperwork is returned to the lender. Once the check is delivered to the seller, you are ready to move into your new home!

 

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Luxurious Lighting

Designed for function and necessity, lighting is a key detail in each room of every home. From modern and sleek to maximalist and decadent, luxurious lighting impacts the feel of any space and sets the scene from the living room to the master suite and everything in between. Whether we want to dim the den for a calming, distraction-free workspace, illuminate our friends and families’ smiles at the dinner table or flip the switch for a siesta, lighting is essential to defining any spaces’ ambiance. With endless versatility and many elements of art and design, today’s current lighting fixtures take form magnificently and in all different shapes and structures, allowing you to intentionally express your individual style.

 

From lavish, long-lasting LED fixtures and sensational crystal chandeliers to metal-finished frames and wrought-iron details — these featured listings showcase extravagant lighting that will elevate any space.